Five fall prevention tips
29 June, 2012NSW Trade & Investment recently issued a safety alert after a mine worker suffered serious injuries, including the loss of his leg, after falling about 14 m down a mine shaft.
Scissor lift table solves hospital’s safety hazard
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling SolutionsFor many businesses, scissor lift systems are a second line consideration and not seen as a part of the business that has the potential to raise efficiencies. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear why this view may be limited.
Crossgrip walkway matting
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Plastic ExtrudersCrossgrip walkway matting is designed as a safe and easily loose-laid solution for rooftops, gantries and high-level walkways. It provides a slip-resistant surface and protects the roof membrane. Due to its flexible construction, the matting will contour over uneven surfaces and imperfections and provide a permanent and safe walkway for service staff and wheeled equipment.
Capital Safety Nano-Lok self-retracting lifeline (SRL) range
24 May, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Nano-Lok SRL range can be used in place of lanyards and can be directly attached to any harness, reducing fall clearances. The SRLs are virtually unnoticeable to the user when worn and provide worksite flexibility.
Importance of correctly locking out the free fall controls on mobile cranes
17 April, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/index.htmIn March 2012, a worker was fatally injured by a falling load while erecting a transmission tower west of Dalby in Queensland. A 20-tonne rough terrain mobile crane was being used to lift part of the tower when it appears the auxiliary winch inadvertently went into free fall and the load fell, striking the worker. Following the incident, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has issued a safety alert to highlight the importance of correctly locking out the free fall controls on mobile cranes fitted with this feature.
Access Technologies Cable Gate remotely operated barrier
30 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.cablegate.com.au/Forklift accidents are an ever-present risk where workers, pedestrians or unauthorised vehicles unwittingly cross into loading and unloading workspaces. Cable Gate is a remotely operated barrier that drops in 0.5 s and automatically rises once the forklift has passed through.
Safemaster Tilefix anchor point
25 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Safemaster Height Safety SolutionsThe Tilefix anchor point, from Safemaster, is designed to be used on all tile profiles, whether clay, cement or slate. It is installed with no penetration to the tile, eliminating the risk of leaks.
Capital Safety Delta II full body harnesses
21 March, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionThe Delta II fall protection full body harnesses build on the existing line’s feature set that incorporates the No-Tangle design, stand-up spring-loaded dorsal D-ring, velcro covered label pack that protects the new permanent indented print labels and i-Safe.
Safemaster Customfix anchor point
20 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Safemaster Height Safety SolutionsThe Customfix anchor point, from Safemaster, is designed to be used specifically on corrugated roof sheeting, as this sheeting is commonly used on pitches over 20° and is therefore visible from the ground.
Bravi Caddy and Spin-Go electric work platforms
13 March, 2012 | Supplied by: WarequipBravi Platforms has released the Caddy and Spin-Go electric work platforms.
Ballantyne Ladder Grab
01 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Ballantyne SafetyLadder Grab enables users to reliably secure ladder to both metal and tile roofs.
Work safety at heights
13 February, 2012 by Gordon Cadzow, Secretary, Working at Height Association | Supplied by: http://www.fpma.com.auThere currently exists much inconsistency and regulatory burden across state boundaries with regard to workplace health and safety legislation. While the federal government has proposed ‘harmonisation’ of the legislation, there is still some confusion around the timing of the full implementation of the proposal. The slipping timescale should not be used as an excuse to delay the implementation of the intent of the new legislation.
Capital Safety ladder levelling and stabilising devices
10 February, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionCapital Safety has announced the launch of a range of ladder levelling and stabilising devices from Rojak Design. The range provides fall protection and height safety on portable ladders by converting them into a safer work and access system.
Optimum Handling Solutions Logic Lift scissor lifts
08 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Optimum Handling SolutionsLogic Lift scissor lifts have an automatic load height detection system, using an electric eye to scan the load height in view of automatically maintaining the optimum working height for the operator of the lifts.
Capital Safety DBI-Sala Delta Repel Breathing Apparatus full body harness range
07 February, 2012 | Supplied by: 3M Fall ProtectionCapital Safety has announced the launch of its DBI-Sala Delta Repel Breathing Apparatus (BA) full body harness range. The harnesses provide fall and breathing protection for a variety of industries where workers are required to carry out activities that involve simultaneous use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full body harnesses, to protect against falls from height in contaminated atmospheres.
